Hot, dry conditions have prompted a red flag warning for the Mat-Su and surrounding areas this weekend, as well as a burn suspension in the Valley.
State and local fire crews work to contain a small fire in Willow on Tuesday that started from an escaped burn pile of cardboard. ” for the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys and surrounding regions for much of Saturday, reflecting hot and windy weather that could fuel the rapid ignition and spread of fires.extends as far north as Salcha and as far east as the Copper River Basin, and was slated to be in place until 10 p.m. Saturday.
A burn suspension also goes into effect Saturday in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough due to warm, dry conditions.the suspension Friday. It prohibits all burn permits and means that “absolutely” no burn barrels, debris piles or lawn burning is allowed, the agency said. Only small campfires, 3 feet wide or smaller, can be lit, but they must be in an area with adequate clearing around the fire, water nearby and someone watching the fire until it’s completely out.
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